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中国反制的时间点,让加拿大彻底慌了,省长先一步定好中国的机票
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-02 09:15

Core Viewpoint - The trade dispute between Canada and China, initiated by Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, has severely impacted Canada's canola oil industry, particularly in Saskatchewan, leading to significant economic losses for farmers [3][5][15]. Group 1: Trade Measures and Economic Impact - China initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola oil within 24 hours of Canada announcing tariffs, directly targeting a vulnerable sector of Canadian agriculture [2]. - Canada is heavily reliant on China for canola oil exports, with over 96% of the 6.38 million tons imported in 2024 coming from Canada [2]. - The imposition of a 75.8% deposit on canola oil, combined with a 100% tariff, effectively eliminates the Chinese market for Canadian canola oil [5]. Group 2: Regional Agricultural Consequences - Saskatchewan, the largest canola-producing province, contributes 53% of Canada's canola output, and farmers are facing dire economic consequences due to government decisions [2]. - The market price for canola plummeted from $15-16 per bushel to $12.5-13.2 within days, pushing many farmers to the brink of bankruptcy [7]. - If the current situation persists, Saskatchewan's agricultural income could drop by CAD 1 billion, threatening over 20,000 agricultural jobs [9]. Group 3: Political Ramifications - Saskatchewan's Premier Scott has shifted from a supporter of the federal government to a vocal critic, condemning the federal government's decisions as detrimental to farmers [11]. - Farmers have initiated protests against the federal government's tariffs, demanding the removal of punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles [11]. - The crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities in Canada's economic structure and its over-reliance on the U.S. for trade, leading to a political crisis between federal and provincial governments [15].